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Newspaper
Corry Evening Journal
Location
Corry, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1957
Page
5
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Elks Ladies Day drew 96 attendees at the Elks Club yesterday with a 1:15 p.m. luncheon. Seven bridge tables and one 500 table were played with prizes awarded to winners. The group voted to hold future meetings on Wednesdays and invite all Corry women to attend. Bowling may be offered. December 9 reservations are managed by Mrs. Louis Morrow and Mrs. Raymond Sandburg.
Mary-Martha Class of First Presbyterian Church elects officers: Mrs John Sheehan president, Mrs Louis Lundy vice president, Mrs W W Graham secretary, Mrs De Haven treasurer. Thanksgiving devotion leads by Mrs Douglas Rozelle Sr. Christmas party planned for December 18. Gifts wrapped for sunshine box. prizes won for wrapping. Dessert served by Mary Merrill Lillie assisted by Mrs Ross Fehilman and Mrs Ralph Vanderhieff.
About 38 Corry Bridge Association members hosted a farewell dinner for Mr and Mrs Theodore Hubley at Funk and Vernas in Columbus. Guests received gift cards, then attended a VFW Garden Room master point session with 11 tables. North South average was 120. top pairs scored 144 and 198, with other high scores listed. Next week’s session cancelled for Thanksgiving.
Wright School PTA met in the cafeteria with ten members. Rev William Seltz Jr opened the session, Peter Dubrosky praised past president Kenneth Burt, and 425 members joined the drive. Dr Elmer Ortner spoke on the spiritual meaning of Christmas to families and children. No meeting next month.
The Ambassadors Sunday School Class of Evangelical United Brethren Church met with 48 people for a tureen supper. Robert Williams chaired, scheduling testing sites for next year and deciding a Christmas project. Devotions were led by Mrs. Ernest Buetikofer. Next meeting dec 18 at 8 p m at the Williams residence with Mr and Mrs Wayne VanGuilder assisting.
Approximately 63 people witnessed Corry Assembly No. 73 Rainbow Girls initiation for seven new members. Miss Kay Cassett led the service with choir music directed by Miss Kathy Gates. After the ceremony, the Christmas card sale was reported successful and plans were set for the December 4 meeting. Guests attended from Union City, Youngsville and New Mexico.
Dr E H Harmon was slated by the College Women's Club to address them on hypnosis at the next meeting. The program is set for Monday evening at 8 o clock in the new YMCA building on North Center street with hopes for a large turnout.
A daughter was born early this morning at Corry Memorial Hospital to Mr and Mrs Robert Watrous of 6t RD. The family reports mother and baby are doing well and invite friends to share in their joy.
The Dorcas Class of the First Methodist Church met at Mrs. M. J. McIntyre’s North Center Street home. Mrs. Lester Lopus led devotion on gratitude and Mrs. Leland Johnston outlined the Ethel Harpst Children’s Home history. A Christmas gift offering was raised for Cedartown Ga. home, with 21 members present and dessert served.
The Brook street home of Mr and Mrs Gerald Fish hosted a surprise housewarming by the Rehoboth Sunday School Class of the Evangelical United Brethren Church. Gerald Bagley led devotions and the coin history talk, as 19 members enjoyed jello salad wafers coffee and tea. The next gathering will be a Christmas party at Lyle Chase's home on North Center street, date to be announced.
Mao Tse tung returned to Peiping today after an 18 day visit to Moscow. A Soviet jet airliner brought the Communist Chinese chieftain home. Peiping radio announced his arrival. Mao was one of the last foreign Communist leaders to retire for the 20th anniversary.
Miss Barbara Ruffner of D. a hosted a Stork shower for Mrs. Donald White of Clymer last evening. Guests included Mrs. John Pfeiffer and Mrs. Joseph Seum with prizes to several attendees. Pink and white decorations centered the refreshment table featuring a baby doll display.
Mrs Roy Mather of 14 South Center street hosted a Monday evening birthday party at her home in honor of her brother in law Frank Cooper of Bear Lake. Fourteen guests attended enjoyed a dinner with a decorated cake and home movies as entertainment. The honored guest received several gifts for the occasion.
The Luton Art School hid a nude model from steelworkers building next door by hanging a sheet across a window. Head of the school C D Bickner says complaints from the foreman prompted the action. The new building will house the College of Further Education amid a Bolshevik Revolution jubilee and high level talks, with no announced decisions.
Daniel T. Brabaney Republican wins Elk County district attorney seat by seven votes after late recounts. He becomes the first Republican to hold the office in Elk County's history, defeating Edward J. Blatt who led 5 082 to 5 675 in the unofficial tally. Official results announced at 2 am at the Elk County courthouse after rechecking ballots across 13 of 32 precincts.
The Agriculture Department forecast Americans will consume about 18 percent more cigarettes in 1965, with male smokers rising around 10 percent and female smokers at least 33 percent, while tobacco use for production may rise less due to increased use of tobacco text and stem. A Rochester man died from injuries after a two car crash near Sodus on September 1.
Senate House committee members question British sovereignty sharing as they push for broader alignment. They insist if Britain joins, it should extend to France, Italy and West Germany, though some fear overdispersal of secrets beyond what Russia may know.
A state report shows about $12,000 saved on insulin purchases in the past year due to competitive bidding and revised specifications. The state purchased an estimated 90,000 vials in 12 months, with U-40 insulin priced around 20 per 10 vials and U-500 at about 176 per 10 vials.
MONG KONG reports Peiping news of Lo Cai Kuei execution after a death sentence was upheld by the Supreme Court in Peiping for involvement in the 1043 murders of Mao Tse tung's brother and two other senior Communists. The broadcast says he was executed in November following arrest in June and a 20 year sentence by a municipal court.
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